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Copyright Buro van die Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (Bureau of the WAT) 2009

Abstract

Dictionaries should reflect a great diversity of results gained from research in the field of linguistics. In Gabon, as far as relationships between lexicography and linguistics are concerned, studies are still to be started. This article does not only trace the historical development of lexicography in Gabon, but also shows how earlier studies in the fields of linguistics, religion and ethnohistory have served (and should continue to serve) as reference works for the compilation of new dictionaries. Owing to the fact that most existing dictionaries have resulted from the enterprise of single lexicographers, it is hoped that future lexicographic products will not only be containers of linguistic and cultural knowledge but also the result of team efforts. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Details

Title
Place et nécessité des travaux religieux, ethnohistoriques et linguistiques dans le paysage dictionnairique gabonais1
Author
Mavoungou, P A
Pages
144-176
Publication year
2009
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Buro van die Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (Bureau of the WAT)
ISSN
16844904
e-ISSN
22240039
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Afrikaans
ProQuest document ID
927742974
Copyright
Copyright Buro van die Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (Bureau of the WAT) 2009